| Glandulars
Glandulars help stabilize conditions
naturally
by
Dana Cox
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So why aren’t
more veterinarians using glandular supplements?
Dr. Carsten, who has also formulated a
series of nutritional supplements that
contain glandular substances for Standard
Process Inc., believes it’s due
not only to the development of synthetic
hormone products but also because of inconsistent
results. “We don’t see the
clinical benefit as much because we’re
not applying them as appropriately as
we need to,” he says. “In
addition, there have been some inconsistencies
in the amount of nutritional/hormonal
factors present in some of the glandular
products.” He knows research and
education is the key.
“One of the challenges is that much
of the research is anecdotal and there’s
no real consistent training. We’re
hoping to address this in the future.”
| Some
glandular conditions and symptoms |
| Gland |
Condition |
Clinical
Signs |
| Thyroid |
Hypothyroidism |
Low T4 levels and/or chilliness,
poor haircoat, skin problems, low
body temperature, lethargy, excessive
ear wax and ear infections, weight
gain |
| |
Hyperthyroidism |
Increased activity, increased, voracious
appetite, voluminous stools or diarrhea,
weight loss |
| Sex (Ovary, testes) |
Hormonal Insufficiency or Excess |
Loss of libido/fertility in intact
male. Abnormal cycling/fertility in
intact female. Urinary incontinence
in spayed bitches (surgically induced
deficiency) |
| Pancreas |
Diabetes |
Mellitus Increased thirst, increased
urination,(increased blood sugar)
increased appetite and weight loss |
| |
Tumors of the Islet Cells (low blood
sugar) |
Seizures, weakness, collapse or
ataxia due to hypoglycemia |
| Adrenals |
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushings Syndrome) |
Caused by chronic over-production
of cortisol by adrenal cortices. Develops
over time: increased appetite, enlarged
abdomen, muscle weakness, trembling,
thinning of hair, increased thirst
and urination |
| |
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s
Disease) |
Recurrent episodes of gastroenteritis,
slowly progressive loss of body condition,
failure to respond appropriately to
stress |
| Pituitary (Master gland) |
Reproductive (breeding) problems
Growth hormone excess (Acromegaly)
Growth hormone deficiency
(Dwarfism) Cushings Syndrome |
The pituitary regulates many other
glands by secreting hormones which
stimulate other glands to secrete
their hormones, also produces growth
hormones, oxytocin (makes uterus contract
and milk release), anti-diuretic hormones
and other hormones. Symptoms may relate
to any other gland that it controls. |
| Autumn Drouin,
DVM, ND |
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